Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Biotech

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, based in Lexington, MA, is seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition. This role involves managing full-cycle recruiting to attract and hire high-quality talent. Responsibilities include partnering with hiring managers, developing sourcing strategies, conducting interviews, and ensuring a positive candidate experience.

The ideal candidate will possess 6+ years of talent acquisition experience, preferably in biotech, and a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple roles effectively.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of full‑cycle talent acquisition experience, experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical environment is required.
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills.
• Sound judgment and confidentiality with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies.
• Screen resumes to identify qualified candidates.
• Coordinate interview schedules and maintain communication with candidates.
• Manage candidate pipelines in the applicant tracking system.

Skills

Relationship building

Sourcing techniques

Recruiting metrics

Interviewing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Applicant tracking systems (e.g. Greenhouse)

Job description

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, based in Lexington, MA, is seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition. This role involves managing full-cycle recruiting to attract and hire high-quality talent. Responsibilities include partnering with hiring managers, developing sourcing strategies, conducting interviews, and ensuring a positive candidate experience.

The ideal candidate will possess 6+ years of talent acquisition experience, preferably in biotech, and a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple roles effectively.